HIV 1/2 Antibody Confirmation
General Information
Lab Name
HIV 1/2 Antibody Confirmation
Lab Code
HIV12C
Epic Name
HIV 1/2 Antibody Confirmation
Description
Ordered by Retroviology staff only, unavailable as a stand-alone test. HIV12C is an immunochromatographic test to confirm and differentiate antibodies to HIV-1 and HIV-2. The assay is used as part of the CDC HIV Diagnostic testing algorithm for samples that were reactive in the 4th generation HIV AB/AG Combo screening assay.
Interpretation
Method
Immunochromatographic assay
Reference Range
See individual components
Guidelines
Ordering & Collection
Specimen Type
Collection
Preferred: 7 mL Blood in PEARL TOP [(EDTA) (PPT)] TubeAlso Acceptable: Lavender Top (EDTA) or Red Top Tube
Handling Instructions
Whole blood may be stored at 2 to 8 °C. Plasma and serum samples may be stored at 2 to 8 °C for up to 7 days.
Quantity
requested: 2 mL plasma or serum
Processing
Pearl Top: Centrifuge and Refrigerate entire spun tube. Lavender Top: Centrifuge, aliquot plasma into polypropylene tube and Refrigerate. Red Top: Centrifuge, aliquot serum into polypropylene tube and Refrigerate.
Performance
LIS Dept Code
Clinical Virology (CVIR)
Performing Location(s)
| Other |
Virology, Renton
206-685-6656 1601 Lind Ave SW |
206-685-6656 opt 4 |
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Frequency
Monday through Friday
Available STAT?
No